Head over HERE to read my story about the Bainbridge Island Land Trust‘s legal battle with a North Madison Avenue landowner.

BILT contends that Joseph Lachac broke a conservation easement agreement by clearing plants and at least one tree to make way for a rerouted section of his driveway. Lachac says he has the right to improve his driveway, and stresses that he has replanted the abandoned section with native plants.

The above video shows Hyla Middle School students using a “bike generator” to power small electric devices like a fan and a light bulb.

Hyla students have spent part of their “mini-term” projects learning about energy use. They learned from the bike generator how much effort it takes to create just a little current.

Students around Kitsap are exploring environmental issues as Earth Day approaches. Check out Chris Dunagan’s story on environmental education HERE.